Scrum Master - Senior

Company: Peraton
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesLeads the development effort by conveying the vision to an Agile or Scrum delivery team, outlining and prioritizing work based on business value. Liaises with stakeholders to ensure their interests are included in the release, and with the team to ensure the release is developed by the deadline and within budget. Responsible for the business aspects of the project, including ensuring the right product is being built in the right order, within budget, and by the deadline. Serves as the primary contact for the Agile or Scrum delivery team for information, work prioritization, and decision-making. Coordinates and monitors the Scrum process from initiation through delivery. Acts as a liaison between the product owner, development team, and management to ensure all targets and requirements are met. Ensures team members understand project objectives. Maintains product backlog and release plan, facilitates productivity by organizing meetings, and removes impediments that may obstruct the team's sprint goals. Preserves flexibility and the ability to rapidly respond to changes. Acts as the facilitator for an agile development team. The Scrum Master manages the process for how information is exchanged.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility to obtain a polygraph.
• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), including roles, ceremonies, and artifacts.
• Excellent problem-solving and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or similar tools).
• Comfortable with change and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with scaling Agile frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification is highly desirable.Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, including heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.Peraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of space. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Our employees solve the most daunting challenges facing our customers daily. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This range reflects typical compensation based on experience and other factors.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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